Acacia Cabinetworks

Manufactured and Distributed by Multi-Housing Depot
Acacia Cabinetworks
Installer Pro Training
Table of Contents
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Program Overview
Program Requirements
Common Install Glitches & Recommendations
Common Site Conditions
Tools Needed
Best Practices
Appendix
– General Safety Guidelines
Program Overview
The Acacia Cabinetworks Installer Pro Training gives the foundations needed to
successfully install our products.
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Acacia Cabinetworks strongly recommends each lead completes the Installer Pro Training.
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Recommend participating in training every two years. Product is continuously being updated
and/or modified.
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General Contractor Safety Requirements
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Installers completing the training, or working through a lead who has signed off on training, are
responsible to uphold all of the policies being set forth under the training program. This includes
but it is not limited to the following:
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See appendix.
Each section to be acknowledged and signed to complete program.
General Conduct Policy
Safety Policy
Best Practices for Installation
Using the Correct/Recommended Tools for the Installation
Install Issues in the Field
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Issues are handled on an individual basis to determine replacement cost if necessary.
Repetitive issues that are deemed neglect, may result in replacement costs along with revoking of the training
certificate and/or retraining on the program to keep or get back the certificate.
Program Requirements
• Attend a formal training meeting.
• Classroom Participation
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Video Overview
Program Guide
Hinge Training
Drawer Training
Smartsheet App Install and Overview
General Conduct and Safety Review
• Install Participation: Kitchen and/or Bath
• Acknowledgement and Signing of Training Guide and Safety
Procedures: Separate Document
Common Install Glitches and Recommendations
Fasteners & Mounting Screws
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Correct
Blind Base Cabinets
Blind base must be set to clear minimum pull and not surpass maximum pull.
Acacia
Product
Cabinet
Width (A)
Minimum Pull
"(C)"
Maximum
Pull "(C)"
Blind Panel
Width
Door
Width
BB36
27"
9”
14”
8.875”
8.875”
BB39
33"
6”
11”
8.875”
11.875”
BB42
39"
3”
8”
8.875”
14.875”
BB45
42"
2”
5”
5.875”
17.875”
BB48
45"
0”
3”
5.875”
19.375”
Blind Wall Cabinets
Blind wall must be set to clear minimum pull and not surpass maximum pull.
Acacia
Product
Cabinet
Width (A)
Minimum Pull
"(C)"
Maximum
Pull "(C)"
Blind Panel
Width
Door
Width
BW24
24"
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5.25"
8.875”
8.875”
BW27
27"
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5.25"
8.875”
11.875”
BW30
30"
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5.25"
8.875”
14.875:
BW33
33"
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5.25"
8.875”
17.875”
BW36
36"
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5.25"
8.875”
20.875”
BW39
39"
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5.25"
8.875”
11.875” (Qty 2)
BW42
42"
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5.25"
8.875”
13.375” (Qty 2)
Proper Placement of Fasteners
NOT Correct
CORRECT
Too random.
Aligned uniformly.
Common Site Conditions Review
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Studs off center.
Pipe chase.
Plumbing locations.
Bowed stud.
Unleveled floor or wall.
Out of square framing.
Tools, Supplies & Safety Equipment Needed
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Pencil(s)
Tape Measure
Stud Finder
Clamps
Level
Square
Screwdriver
Compressor
Drill & Drill Bits
Miter Saw
Jig Saw
Table Saw
Finish Gun
• Supplies
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Fasteners
Shims
Hardware Templates
Shop Vac
Tarp/Plastic/Cardboard/Floor
Covering
– Trash Bags
– Cleaning Cloths
• Safety Equipment
– Eye Protection
– Gloves
Best Practices
Low and High Point
• Find low and high
point in the room.
• Draw level lines.
Prepare Your Work Area
• Protect your flooring if
applicable: painters
tarp, cardboard, etc.
Studs
• Find your studs and
mark them using
appropriate methods.
Arrange and Sort Cabinets
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Review your layout, smartsheet, shop
drawings, etc.
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Unpack all material and account for all
cabinets, checking for damage at this
time.
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Cabinets should be right side up.
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Set your cabinets out according to the
layout starting with wall cabinets.
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For an L or U shape kitchen, begin in the
corner.
Lay out cabinets properly to make sure
they fit and you will have enough space
to insert appliances.
Arrange and Sort Cabinets
• Remove the doors, drawers
and shelves carefully placing
them aside to not get
damaged.
– If removing lift stay see
additional adjustment
information.
• If all material and hardware is
there, proceed to next step.
• If there are any issues with the
layout or product, STOP what
you are doing and contact your
manufacturer representative
immediately.
Setting and Leveling: Wall & Base
Wall
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Pre-drill and mount 1 screw on the top of the
cabinet into the wall for initial setting.
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Continue this for each cabinet.
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Set next cabinet, slide together, clamp and
screw.
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Some shims may be needed behind the
cabinets to fill any gaps created by uneven
walls. Never try to pull the cabinet to the wall to
fill the gap.
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Once all wall cabinets are in place, install
remaining screws, top and bottom.
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Now proceed with base cabinets using the
same process. Remember with bottom screws
to pre-drill as well.
Setting and Leveling: Wall & Base
Base
• Base cabinets are set
according to layout and not
by drain center on wall.
• Base cabinets are intended
to align with above wall
cabinets.
• Some shims may be
needed to level the
cabinets.
Cabinet Connections
Hardware for Cabinet Connections
• Two or more cabinets on
any single wall, installed
side by side which are all
screwed together through
the sides.
• Be sure to use the correct
hardware.
Incorrect screw
Correct screw
Mechanical Cut Outs
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Be aware of any/all mechanical
locations that need to be brought
through wall backs including
plumbing and electrical.
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Use appropriate hole saw to cut
out for plumbing: water supply
and drain. We recommend using
hole saws in accordance with the
diameter of the pipe.
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Minimizing the hole size is
imperative.
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Suggest removing the valve
knobs which will allow for a much
smaller and more precise hole.
Mechanical Cut Outs
Install Fillers
• Use table saw to trim
the fillers to the
proper width.
• Pre-drill cabinet side
in preparation to
attach filler.
Shelves, Drawers & Doors
• Place shelves,
drawers and doors
back on cabinet.
• Check for gaps in
doors & realign!
Door & Drawer Hardware
• Install Door & Drawer
Hardware
• Confirm location on the
door or drawer front.
• When mounting hardware,
use a drilling template for a
consistent location.
• Be sure to drill with door
open as to NOT go through
framework of cabinet.
Door & Drawer Hardware
• Prepare back of door or
drawer to prevent blowout.
• Ensure all cabinet door
and drawer bumpers are
attached. This can create
a misalignment as well as
a slamming sound if not
present.
• Use hand screwdrivers to
prevent screw stripping
on the handles.
Hinge Adjustment Guide
Lift Stay Adjustment - Incorrect
Incorrect spacing
between door and
ceiling.
Lift Stay Adjustment - Correct
Correct spacing
between door and
ceiling.
Correct Lift-Stay adjustment should be at 900 so the door does not hit the ceiling.
Metal Drawer Guide
Drawers
Drawer Glides
Clean-up!
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Trim off exposed shims on base and/or
wall cabinets.
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Remove all stickers, if present, from the
interior or exterior of cabinets. Stickers
should be easy peel. DO NOT use a
metallic scraper to remove any stickers
that may be present.
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Clean-up space before leaving.
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Wipe off shelves.
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Vacuum out cabinets.
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Discard all packaging.
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One final walkthrough: all doors and
drawers should open and close properly
and be aligned properly.
How to NOT leave an install space.
Smartsheet Overview
General Safety Guidelines
APPENDIX